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Cincinnati Heat Wave Breaks: Cooler Temps Arrive Monday
5 Jul
Summary
- Temperatures in Cincinnati will decrease starting Monday, July 5.
- Highs will be in the mid-90s Monday, falling to the mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Scattered thunderstorms with possible 45 mph wind gusts are expected Monday.
Cincinnati is finally experiencing a shift as its prolonged hot weather streak is expected to end beginning Monday, July 5. The "feels-like" temperature on Monday will be in the mid-90s, a notable decrease from the nearly 100-degree mark reached on Independence Day. This cooling trend will continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, with anticipated highs settling in the mid-80s.
While Monday is projected to be mostly dry, scattered thunderstorms are possible throughout the day. Meteorologists note that wind gusts could reach up to 45 mph, but the National Weather Service is not issuing formal warnings for severe weather at this time. An air quality alert remains in effect until midnight.
The 7-day forecast indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 88. Into the latter half of the week, temperatures are expected to climb back towards the low 90s with continued chances of storms.
